Antique Print-ERMINE-FUR-SETBACKS-HERO-Venne-Cats-1655
Subject: Proverb / ethics emblem : 'Veldt-Teycken, alle eerbare jonge lieden toegeeygent.' (Field-sign, attributed to all honourable youngsters.) This plate shows a blazon with a dead ermine surrounded by a ring of mud. The meaning of this emblem is that it he who can deal with setbacks is a hero, a brave man. Text on banner: 'Of net of niet.' (Either just or not.)
Condition: Fine; General age related toning; Occasional light staining; Image does not show entire page.
Medium: Copperplate engraving on a verge type hand laid paper. Watermarks not visible on every sheet. Emblem with surrounding text front and rear.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 24 x 41 cm. The image size is ca. 13.5 x 10 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 9.4 x 16.1 inch. The image size is ca. 5.3 x 3.9 inch.
Part Number: 17877
Location: (PCO) A188-24